After a long time of hiatus from joining races, I finally got back. And it was Salomon XTrail Run that got me back on my feet for my first race of the year. I can’t say no when Salomon invited me, and I can’t miss the chance of running in one of my favorite places in the Philippines, Hamilo Coast.

Updated September 20, 2012: This post has been superseded. Click here for the latest update. Due to the recent inclement weather that delayed the ongoing maintenance works on the CAVITEX, the 7-Eleven Run 800 has been postponed. Here is the official statement:

Updated September 20, 2012: In lieu of its forthcoming 800th store in the Philippines, 7-Eleven will be having a race to celebrate this milestone. Dubbed as 7-Eleven Run 800, this would be the first race ever to be held on CAVITEX (also known as Coastal Road). Here are the event particulars.